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One child critical, one child serious after alleged drunk driving crash involving mother

Posted at 11:18 PM, Oct 16, 2016
and last updated 2016-10-17 10:16:33-04
One child is in critical condition and another in serious condition after their mother was allegedly drunk driving and crashed in Highland Park on Sunday night.
 
It happened around 10 p.m. at Hamilton and Brighton.
 
According to police, their mother crossed into oncoming traffic and she struck another vehicle head-on. The mother refused a breathalyzer test. She was taken to the hospital.
 
Police tell 7 Action News they are trying to obtain a search warrant.
 
Police say the children are 6 and 7 years old.  They were not wearing seat belts.
 
The other driver was also taken to the hospital. 
 
Stay with 7 Action News and wxyz.com for the latest developments.